Head of Engineering and Capital Projects - Cumbria, United Kingdom - Detail2Recruitment

Detail2Recruitment

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Cumbria, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Head of Engineering & Capital Projects - FMCG - Cumbria - Up to £85,000

About the company

Our client a Global leader in their field is looking for a Head of Engineering & Capital Projects to join their team in Cumbria.

Working closely with the UK Head of Operations you will ensure health and safety standards are adhered to, as well as identify areas of potential risk and implement appropriate action where required.

Head of Engineering & Capital Projects - The Rewards

Salary up to £85,000
Plus other benefits

Head of Engineering & Capital Projects - Requirements

Demonstratable leadership experience in creating high performing teams.
Previous manufacturing experience and proven success of leading change.
Demonstrated ability in project management and Capital Project delivery.
Commitment to continuous learning and person growth.
Proficient IT skills.
Confident, engaging and assertive.
Excellent organisational and planning skills with the tenancy to see things through to conclusion.
Flexible and adaptable.
Total customer satisfaction mindset.
Self motivated, with the ability to work as part of a team or alone.
Appreciation of other work disciplines e.g. production, quality and health and safety.
To be fair and consistent in approach with a conscientious attitude to work.
Advocate and champion around HSE.
Support Continuous Improvement activities.
Drive World Class Engineering
Ability to solve complex problems.

Head of Engineering & Capital Projects - Responsibilities

Site Lead for delivery of all Capital Expenditure projects in line with future growth.
Lead on Factory Digitalization thinking and future growth.
Responsible for all Site Infrastructure and Facilities Management.
Support ISO 9001 Factory Standards.
Working with 3rd party suppliers of robotics to enhance automation solutions within.
Capacity expansion lead supporting future growth.
Lead and motivate the Engineering Team, providing clear and consistent feedback, coaching and developmental opportunities including timely and meaningful performance appraisals.
Provide clear expectations to the Engineering Team to ensure they have the tools, training and education to support the Factory.
Support delivery of the strategic plan to include the implementation and roll out of new systems.
Ensure that records are established and maintained to provide evidence that processes are being followed and continuous improvement is taking place. Ensure recommendations and implementations of new and existing processes are reviewed at planned intervalsto ensure effectiveness.
Ensure all machinery is working to optimum capability, prioritising and responding to any issues that may affect production in an efficient and effective manner.
To be an advocate for health and safety/environmental matters and participate in rolling out change initiatives in these areas.
To be a point of contact for local authorities.

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